28 May 2013

This week our theme at Tuesday Throwdown is Summer Reading and we are asking you to base your entry on your favourite book!

We have had a real treat as the super generous people at Lawn Fawn -our sponsors have given us some clear stamps to use. Now normally I'm not a fan of clear stamps - but these really are fabulous. I'm not great at stamping and normally have to have a couple of goes before I get anything half decent - but these really are amazing - I was even confident enough to stamp directly onto the card - something I would normally never do!!

So here's my card:

Quite simple - but for a reason:

This is just 5 - I need to make about 20!! - My plan is to vary the colour of the jar on each one - I've done all the shades of pink for now and plan to do purple, yellow and orange. Our WI has just entered loads of craft items in to a local show and everyone has put lots and lots of hard work in. So I am making one for everyone who helped out!

(Dawn - one of these will be for you - but ssssshhhh till next week!)

Anyway what have these got to do with a book? Well they reminded me of Pollyanna where she takes all the different jars to Mrs Snow as she always wants something different than what is brought. I used to read that book all the time when I was little.

I really do love these images and I chose Ellie's Birthday, you should see what my teamies have done - they're just fab!

I've also treated myself to a nice set of new nesties. (I think it's timeless rectangles - I can't be bothered getting up off the sofa to check!!) Although the large frame doesn't cut very well. I don't know if it's because it faulty or fiddly. I had to use a couple of layers of card to thicken it up a bit and really crank my poor old big shot so if you have any tips / yours works fine feel free to let me know!

I also suspect I'm pushing the boundaries of monochrome with a bit of pink thrown in there - but pink is just a shade of red isn't it!

14 May 2013

It's just a short post from me this evening as I am running very late with this weeks Tuesday Throwdown post! Our theme this week is "Smell the Roses" so we really want to see your flowers - on the paper or perhaps added as embellishments.

We have a fab sponsor - Pink Cat Studio!

For the first time I have used a pre-coloured image. I didn't mean to - I had coloured my image and put it too one side to finish the card later on. But somehow it ended up with a paw print on it, I was already running late - but then I had a brain wave and remember we had been given some beautiful pre-coloured images to work with. They are just fab - especially when you are running short of time. I am a convert!

I use my favourite Sakura Star Dust pen to add some sparkle to the image but the camera hasn't picked it up - it's so beautiful!

I do hope you can join us for our challenge,why not pop on over to Tuesday Throwdown and get inspiration from my teamies!

10 May 2013

So here's my card - I really wanted some lovely orange ribbon I picked up in a sale - so after a hunt through my papers I found the perfect paper!

I've used an image from sponsor bugaboo - Wee Ones - Caterpillar The paper is First Edition, my favourite punch combo from Stampin! Up and some liquid pearls I've had in my drawer for a while but not used yet. I think I need a bit more practice!

I do hope you can join us! Why not pop over and see what my teamies have made - it's an amazing collection as always!

5 May 2013

This weekend my little Ben was 3! We had a lovely day and took him and his sister to the theatre to see their favourite TV presenters in a show. They had a great time - Ben was especially pleased when they asked if anyone in the audience had a birthday and then sung happy birthday to him!

Here's the card I made for him:

I had a bit of an accident with the image and chopped of the corner. So I quickly covered it up the the square and put and M on it's side to make a 3! The balloon and candles are from the pound shop and the paper is First Edition - Animal Antics.

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I took up card making in August 2010. It was supposed to save money - but I can categorically state it's done the exact opposite!
I started my little blog in January 201l and the point of my blog was to help me improve my card making.
And I have to say that I have learned loads from other people who are more than happy to take the time to comment on your work, answering random questions and spend time posting tutorials for other people.
So thanks for that people!